Overview
- Todd Boehly said he targeted Marc Cucurella after noting Manchester City’s pursuit, calling the choice “really simple.”
- He explained he was acting as interim sporting director in summer 2022 after Chelsea’s management team departed post‑takeover.
- Chelsea paid a fee reported at over £60 million for Cucurella after Brighton held firm on valuation and City declined to match it.
- The club has since formalized its structure by appointing Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart as co‑sporting directors.
- Cucurella recovered from a difficult start to earn a November contract extension but is currently out with a muscle injury, missing a third straight match.